Soul of Christ, Sanctify Me
Body of Christ, Save Me
Blood of Christ, Inebriate Me
Water from the side of Christ, Wash Me
Passion of Christ, Strengthen Me

O good Jesus, Hear Me
Within thy wounds, Hide Me
Separate from thee, let me never be.
From the malignant enemy, Defend Me

At the hour of death, Call Me
To come to thee, Bid Me
That I may praise thee
In the company of thy Saints
for all eternity.

Amen

The Rosary is a Scripture-based prayer. It begins with the Apostles’ Creed, which summarizes the great mysteries of the Catholic faith. The Our Father, which introduces each mystery, is from the Gospels. The first part of the Hail Mary is the angel’s words announcing Christ’s birth and Elizabeth’s greeting to Mary. St. Pius V officially added the second part of the Hail Mary.The Mysteries of the Rosary center on the events of Christ’s life. There are four sets of Mysteries: Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious and–added by Pope John II in 2002–the Luminous.
The repetition in the Rosary is meant to lead one into restful and contemplative prayer related to each Mystery. The gentle repetition of the words helps us to enter into the silence of our hearts, where Christ’s spirit dwells. The Rosary can be said privately or with a group.
The Five Joyful Mysteries are traditionally prayed on the Mondays, Saturdays, and Sundays of Advent:
1. The Annunciation
2. The Visitation
3. The Nativity
4. The Presentation in the Temple
5. The Finding in the Temple
The Five Sorrowful Mysteries are traditionally prayed on the Tuesday, Friday, and Sundays of Lent:
1. The Agony in the Garden
2. The Scourging at the Pillar
3. The Crowning with Thorns
4. The Carrying of the Cross
5. The Crucifixion and Death
The Five Glorious Mysteries are traditionally prayed on the Wednesday and Sundays outside of Lent and Advent:
1. The Resurrection
2. The Ascension
3. The Descent of the Holy Spirit
4. The Assumption
5. The Coronation of Mary
The Five Luminous Mysteries are traditionally prayed on Thursdays:
1. The Baptism of Christ in the Jordan
2. The Wedding Feast at Cana
3. Jesus’ Proclamation of the Coming of the Kingdom of God
4. The Transfiguration
5. The Institution of the Eucharist
Praying the Rosary
Make the Sign of the Cross.
1. Holding the Crucifix, say the Apostles’ Creed.
2. On the first bead, say an Our Father.
3. Say three Hail Marys on each of the next three beads.
4. Say the Glory Be
5. For each of the five decades, announce the Mystery, then say the Our Father.
6. While fingering each of the ten beads of the decade, next say ten Hail Marys while meditating on the Mystery. Then say a Glory Be. (After finishing each decade, some say the following prayer requested by the Blessed Virgin Mary at Fatima: “O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell,lead all souls to Heaven, especially those who have most need of your mercy.”)
7. After saying the five decades, say the “Hail, Holy Queen, followed by this dialogue and prayer:
V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray: O God, whose only-begotten Son, by his life, death, and resurrection,
has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life,
grant, we beseech thee, that while meditating on these mysteries of the most holy Rosary,of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise, through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

“Love to be real, it must cost-it must hurt-it must empty us of self.”
- Mother Teresa
“Intense love does not measure . . . it just gives.”
- Mother Teresa
“The person who does not decide to love forever will find it very difficult to really love for even one day.”
- Pope John Paul II
“Man cannot live without love. He remains a being that is incomprehensible for himself, his life is senseless, if love is not revealed to him, if he does not encounter love, if he does not experience it and make it his own, if he does not participate intimately in it. This is why Christ the Redeemer ‘fully reveals man to himself.’”
- Pope John Paul II
“There is no place for selfishness-and no place for fear! Do not be afraid, then, when love makes demands. Do not be afraid when love requires sacrifice”
- Pope John Paul II
“Real love is demanding. I would fail in my mission if I did not tell you so. Love demands a personal commitment to the will of God.”
- Pope John Paul II

Hello You…
the one welcoming the day and wondering what this week holds.
I don’t know.
But I’m certain of this–there’s One who holds us.
And He promises nothing is impossible for you.
Not that mountain you’re facing.
Not that task you’re dreading.
Not that decision you’re afraid to make.
He may not tell us the details of what’s to come
but He reminds us of what’s ours no matter what…
Victory.
A future.
A plan that’s as good as He is.
Always.
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10
–Holley Gerth

I do solemnly resolve before God to take full responsibility for myself, my wife, and my children.
I WILL love them, protect them, serve them, and teach them the Word of God as the spiritual leader of my home.
I WILL learn from my mistakes, repent of my sins, and walk with integrity as a man answerable to God.
I WILL seek to honor God, be faithful to His church, obey His Word, and do His will.
I WILL courageously work with the strength God provides to fulfill this resolution for the rest of my life and for His glory.

As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.
Joshua 24:15